Custom Home Design - Shingled Four Square

We are currently designing a new home for a North Dakota family using our Custom Home Design Process. 

The four square home is clad with natural cedar shingles and features a wrap around porch with metal roof.  The 3 bedroom home also features a Mother in Law apartment above the garage.

Our Custom Home Design Process is great for those who have been searching the world over for a house plan but just cannot find the perfect fit.  We custom tailor a home design just to meet your specific needs.  To learn more about this you can visit the following link:  Custom Home Design

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Fall at Pottery Barn

They do fall so beautifully ...casual fun !

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A House with Multiple Personalities

Yesterday I posted a new house plan that we have developed.  The "Pine Gables" design features a main floor master and one level living.  The images below illustrate how the image can be adapted to nearly any aesthetic.  I would love to hear your preferences - so please take a look and vote your favorite. 

OPTION 1 - WHITE CLAPBOARD SIDING WITH SILVER METAL ROOF.   SIMPLE YET ELEGANT.

OPTION 2 - GREEN METAL ROOF WITH WOOD TONED CLAPBOARD SIDING AND TRIM.  A LITTLE MORE "WOODSY".

OPTION 3 - CEDAR SHINGLE ROOF AND SIDING WITH OFF WHITE TRIM.  A MORE EASTERN SEABOARD BEACH HOUSE AESTHETIC.

OPTION 4 - STONE CLADDING WITH PAINTED BOARD AND BATTEN IN THE GABLES GIVE THIS THE FEELING OF A MOUNTAIN HOME.

OPTION 5 - CONTRASTING THE DARK CLAPBOARD SIDING AGAINST THE WHITE BOARD AND BATTEN  AND THE RED ROOF GIVES THIS A SOPHISTICATED LOOK.

OPTION 6 - LOG COLUMNS AND LOG SIDING BENEATH BOARD AND BATTEN GABLES.  THE GREEN METAL ROOF COMPLETES THIS CONTEMPORARY LOG CABIN.

The studies above illustrate a good point when you are looking for a new home design.  If you find a plan that you like don't discount it because the exterior does not catch your eye.  It might be possible to modify the design to reflect your own aesthetic desires.

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New House Plan Unveiled

We are focusing on creating a new series of home designs featuring Main Floor Master Suites.  Here is a sneak preview of our "Pine Gables".

front elevation
features generous open front porch - alternate elevations coming soon

main level floor plan
features one level living with main floor master bedroom suite, 2 additional bedrooms and a vaulted great room space

loft level floor plan
the vaulted ceiling allows the loft to be open to the great room below

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Work in Progress

Recently I took a drive around one particular neighborhood where I have a number of houses in various states of construction.  After quite a drought in the construction industry it sure is nice to see my work in progress.  I took some snapshots and I thought I'd  pass them along.

A Comfy Cottage
Construction by Main Street Builders

Euro Style Redux
Construction by Norton Homes

Colorful Cape
Construction by Reistad

Greek Revival for a big family
Construction by Hendel Homes

A Bold Country Statement
Construction by Main Street Builders

A Farmhouse Revisited
Construction by Owner

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Bedroom Storage

Sometimes in a small bedroom there is hardly room for the bed let alone your stuff...here are some clever ideas to add a little extra storage....

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New Model Home Design

Ron Brenner Architects recently completed drawings for a new home to be built in Lake Elmo, Minnesota.  The home will serve as a model for Norton Homes in the Tapestry at Charlotte's Grove neighborhood.

birds eye view of front
side load vehicle entry and integrated roof lines help to diminish the impact of a 3 car garage

street level view
the design carves out 4 second floor bedrooms beneath a dramatic hip roof line

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